Thursday, May 17, 2012

05/17/2012
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) yesterday expressed support
to the moves reviving the national identification system in the House of
Representatives but stressed that “safety mechanisms” should be
in-placed to prevent abuse.

AFP spokesman Col. Arnulfo Marcelo
Burgos Jr. said the proposed national ID system would be a big boost to
the government’s anti-terrorism and other law enforcement campaigns,
citing the porous borders of the country that usually serve as
“backdoor” for undesirable individuals to gain entry..... MORE